Dianne Buswell: Age, Height, Relationship & Strictly Win

Few Strictly Come Dancing professionals have had a faster rise from contestant favourite to Glitterball champion than Dianne Buswell. The Perth-born dancer joined the UK show in 2017 and won the 2024 series with Chris McCausland, cementing her status as one of the BBC line-up’s most recognisable names (BBC Media Centre, the BBC’s official press office); alongside her career, her relationship with YouTuber Joe Sugg has kept her in entertainment headlines, and 2025 brought fresh reports about the couple’s next chapter.

Born: 6 May 1989 · Strictly debut: 2017 · Glitterball win: 2024 · Partner: Joe Sugg · Net worth: Not publicly disclosed

Key Facts

• Born 6 May 1989 (Donaheys)
• Won the 2024 series of Strictly Come Dancing with Chris McCausland (BBC Media Centre)
• In a relationship with Joe Sugg since 2018 (Yahoo News UK)
• Known for high-energy routines and lifts

Timeline

• 6 May 1989 — Born in Perth, Australia (Donaheys)
• 2017 — Joined Strictly Come Dancing as a professional dancer (Wikipedia)
• 2018 — Reached the final with Joe Sugg and began their relationship (Yahoo News UK)
• 2024 — Won the Glitterball with Chris McCausland (Wikipedia)
• March 2025 — Announced the death of her grandmother (GB News)
• September 2025 — Reports said the couple are expecting a baby boy (The Mirror)

After the 2024 series, Dianne Buswell moved from finalist to champion: her partnership with Chris McCausland ended with the Glitterball trophy.

BBC Media Centre

After the 2024 Glitterball win, every headline about Dianne Buswell carries more weight because the public now reads her as a champion, not just a fan favourite.

In 2025, reports point to a first child, a continued professional role on Strictly, and a fashion collaboration with In The Style (The Mirror; Manchester Evening News).